Valve Applications Engineer – Technical Sales & Training

Crane Company; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking an Applications Specialist for the FKX9000 valve portfolio. The role emphasizes technical leadership, application focus, and collaboration with sales, engineering, and project teams to drive opportunities and successful deployments.

The ideal candidate combines engineering credentials with experience in industrial valves, and is prepared to travel up to 25% to engage customers and partners across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and relevant experience in industrial equipment for Power/Chemical industries.
• Experience with industrial valve technologies and specifications (Power, Chemical, Refining).
• Ability to translate technical knowledge into customer-facing guidance and proposals.
• Familiarity with industry standards like ASME B16.34, API, MSS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert on FKX9000 valve portfolio for internal teams, customers and channel partners.
• Define focus applications with sales, collaborating with Engineering for alternatives as needed.
• Manage opportunity funnel in Salesforce and drive opportunities to closure.
• Assist Inside Sales in preparing bids with clear specifications, exceptions and pricing.
• Collaborate with Project Management to monitor progress from initiation to deployment.
• Develop and deliver technical training presentations for sales reps, distributors, and engineers.
• Support Business Line Manager with market forecasts and profitability initiatives.
• Capture VOC insights to tailor product features for market needs.
• Identify process improvements to increase team efficiency and performance.
• Attend industry conferences to gather market insights and engage with partners.

Skills

Engineering degree knowledge

Industrial valves experience

Technical communication

Industry standards (ASME/API/MSS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crane Company is seeking an Applications Specialist for the FKX9000 valve portfolio. The role emphasizes technical leadership, application focus, and collaboration with sales, engineering, and project teams to drive opportunities and successful deployments.

The ideal candidate combines engineering credentials with experience in industrial valves, and is prepared to travel up to 25% to engage customers and partners across markets.